Wister, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74966
Le Flore County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,719
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,331
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wister pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74966 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74966 covers 590.3 square miles in Wister, Le Flore County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,719 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74966 reports a modest median household income of $56,331 (10% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,241. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $140,300 (10% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $815; 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Flore County, so 74966 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 74966
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wister, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74966.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74966, Wister, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,719
Population
590.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74966?
39.0
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,331
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$31,241
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74966 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Wister, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,331 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,585housing units
1,585
Total Housing Units
1,237
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,300
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$815
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 74966, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,980,000.
60
Businesses
361
Employees
$14.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 23.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 74966 vs 74935 →
ZIP 74966 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74966
Wister (74966)
3,719 residents
- 74942 193
Leflore (74942)
193 residents
- 74935 174
Fanshawe (74935)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74966 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74966 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74966
Wister (74966)
$56,331 median income
- 74935
Fanshawe (74935)
$38,750 median income
- 74942
Leflore (74942)
$38,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74966 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74966, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,719 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 74966 in?
ZIP code 74966 (Wister) is located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Le Flore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/le-flore-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74966?
ZIP code 74966 in Wister, OK has a population of 3,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74966?
The median household income in ZIP 74966 is $56,331, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74966?
The median home value in ZIP 74966 is $140,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74966?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74966 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74966?
ZIP code 74966 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74966?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74966 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Retail trade (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74966?
In ZIP code 74966, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74966?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74966 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74966?
In ZIP code 74966, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74966?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74966 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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